3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Forest Grove, OR
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Forest Grove, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +44% higher than the citywide median of $1,753 and +19% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Forest Grove
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Forest Grove
Compare Forest Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coos Bay | $1,540 |
| 2 | La Grande | $1,540 |
| 3 | Klamath Falls | $1,570 |
| 4 | Pendleton | $1,570 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $1,670 |
| 6 | Prineville | $1,750 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $1,760 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $1,775 |
| 9 | Sweet Home | $1,820 |
| 10 | Astoria | $1,840 |
| 11 | Stayton | $1,850 |
| 12 | Newport | $1,860 |
| 13 | Grants Pass | $1,940 |
| 14 | Lincoln City | $1,940 |
| 15 | Scappoose | $1,968 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $3,460 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $3,370 |
| 3 | West Linn | $3,260 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $2,970 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $2,950 |
| 6 | Clackamas | $2,880 |
| 7 | Beaverton | $2,880 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $2,870 |
| 9 | West Slope | $2,830 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $2,830 |
| 11 | Portland | $2,802 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $2,760 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $2,720 |
| 14 | Tigard | $2,695 |
| 15 | Hood River | $2,690 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Forest Grove.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Forest Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR | 14.9 mi | $2,970 | +$440 (+17%) |
| Scappoose, OR | 18.9 mi | $1,968 | $-562 (-22%) |
| Rockcreek, OR | 20.1 mi | $2,245 | $-285 (-11%) |
| Newberg, OR | 21.6 mi | $2,540 | +$10 (0%) |
| Beaverton, OR | 23 mi | $2,880 | +$350 (+14%) |
| Saint Helens, OR | 25.2 mi | $2,530 | — |
| Sherwood, OR | 26 mi | $3,460 | +$930 (+37%) |
| McMinnville, OR | 26.7 mi | $2,530 | — |
| West Slope, OR | 27.8 mi | $2,830 | +$300 (+12%) |
| Tigard, OR | 28.4 mi | $2,695 | +$165 (+7%) |
| Garden Home-Whitford, OR | 29 mi | $2,517 | $-13 (-1%) |
| Metzger, OR | 29.6 mi | $2,099 | $-431 (-17%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Forest Grove — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Forest Grove?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Forest Grove, Oregon is $2,530 per month. This is +44% higher than the citywide median of $1,753.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Forest Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $101,200 ($8,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Forest Grove expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Forest Grove's 3-bedroom median of $2,530 is +19% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Forest Grove rank for 3-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 63 cities in Oregon with 3-bedroom data, Forest Grove ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Forest Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Scappoose ($1,968), Rockcreek ($2,245), Garden Home-Whitford ($2,517).